NYCTL 2004-A Trust v. Mesivta Yeshiva Rabbi Chaim Berlin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Herbert Kramer, J.

We are writing a formal decision in response to what is ordinarily dealt with in a much more cursory fashion with the hope that it will provide needed instruction and information to the bar. In this tax lien foreclosure, plaintiffs seek an order of *720publication for the defendant, Seamans Bank for Savings, claiming that they are otherwise unable to effect service. The motion is denied. A pro forma attempt at service upon this bank, which has not been in operation for many years, will not suffice to satisfy the plaintiffs’ obligations in this regard. For the…